Osage City--Marilyn Renee Giesy, 81, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on July 1, 1939 in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Jules and Leea (Corley) Martin. Marilyn grew up in Burlington where she graduated from Burlington High School in 1957. She had lived in Osage City since 1968. Marilyn was a Homemaker and a member of the Osage City United Methodist Church. She had been involved in many organizations and groups throughout the years. On June 23, 1957, Marilyn was united in marriage to Jerry Giesy in Burlington, Kansas. To this union three children were born, Steve, Brian and Renee'. Marilyn was preceded in death by her...

Roy Albert Young, age 89, of Overbrook, KS, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday 16th of February of 2021. Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon, KS. Burial will follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Williamsburg, KS. Roy will lie in state from 4-6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Feltner Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6-8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions made to Gideon's, American Legion Post #317, or Donor's Choice c/o Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Online condolences may be left at www.feltnerfuneralhome.com.

Topeka--Edward Junior Koepsel, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on September 20, 1926 in Riley County, Kansas, the son of Henry and Anna (Theel) Koepsel. Ed had served in the Merchant Marines from 1944 to 1946. He then served in the U.S. Army for nine years as an aircraft mechanic and heavy equipment mechanic. He then served in the U.S. Air Force for eleven years as a jet engine mechanic until 1968. After retiring from the Air Force, he started work at Martin Tractor in Topeka as a specialized mechanic for twenty years until retiring in 1988. Ed was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church, American Legion Post #1 and was a...

CARBONDALE - Koreen Annette Rose, 62, of Carbondale, Kansas departed this life on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Koreen was born August 2, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of Joe A. Rose Sr. and Leila Lue (Amstutz) Rose. She graduated in 1976 from Maumee High School in Maumee, Ohio. Koreen was employed for over thirty years at the VA Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Koreen enjoyed watching tennis, gardening, and taking care of her lawn. Koreen and Melissa's weekly shopping trips to Topeka were always fun and will be dearly missed. She took much joy in listening to classic rock music and specifically her favorite band, "Kansas". Most of all, she...

Scranton--Gerald "Cheese" Duane Marten, 83, of rural Scranton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas. Cheese was born in Wamego, Kansas on December 17, 1937, the son of Lester and Wyvonne Marten. He lived in rural Alma, Kansas during most of his early years where he graduated from high School. Cheese served as a Sergeant in the Army Reserves. He also attended K-State and competed in steer wrestling and calf roping as a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Member. K-State football was a favorite as well. Cheese was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Vassar, Kansas, which included a term serving as president. He worked for over...

Lyndon?Eldon W. Mounkes, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas. He was born on October 5, 1931 in Bushong, Kansas, the son of Elisha and Hattie (McKinley) Mounkes. Eldon graduated from Olivet High School in 1950 and served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955, and was involved in Operation Castle, the Hydrogen bomb test at Eniwetok. He had farmed with his father and then he farmed on his own. Eldon worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation until his retirement. He was a member of the Lyndon American Legion Post #125 and the Olivet United Methodist Church. On December 14, 1952, Eldon was married to his...

Vassar--Larry Bauerle, 80, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Topeka, Kansas. Larry's family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, January 23 at the Appanoose Baptist Church at 1:00pm. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, January 22 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. Inurnment will be in Vassar Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Larry may be made to the Appanoose Baptist Church, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS. 66451. Full obituary and online condolences for the family may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.

Melvern--Mary Ellen Arb, 85, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at her home in Melvern, Kansas. She was born on July 6, 1935 in Melvern, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Mary (Barbee) Criqui. Mary Ellen had lived most of her life in the Melvern community, where she graduated from Melvern High School in 1952. Mary Ellen worked for Bell Telephone as a payroll clerk until her retirement in 1997. She was a member of the Pioneers Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Melvern United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. On July 26, 1952, Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Dale Arb in Texas. To this union four children were born, Mike, Kenny, Linda and Bryon. Mary Ellen...

Osage City - Thomas 'Tom' Martin Lane, 81, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Osage Nursing Center in Osage City, Kansas. Tom was born on January 20, 1939 on his family farm near Osage City, the son of William and Alice (Martin) Lane, and stepfather John Black. Tom graduated from Osage City High School in 1956. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army, with a tour in Germany from 1959 to 1961 and returned for stateside duty until 1965. Upon returning home from his overseas tour, Tom took over the family farm operation in Osage City. On November 25, 1962, Tom and Linda Jane Smith of Burlingame were married. From this union three children were born: Audrey, John, and...

Scranton--Rosabelle "Petie" R. (Herr) Harris, 92, of Scranton, Kansas departed this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Kansas. Memorial graveside services for Petie will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Scranton Cemetery in Scranton. Memorial contributions may be made to Papan's Landing or Meals on Wheels, c/o Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, Kansas 66451. To leave the family a condolence, please visit www.feltnerfuneralhome.com

Arlene Loudell (Briggs) Peters, 94 of Topeka, Kansas departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Lexington Park Health & Rehab in Topeka, Kansas. She was born April 14, 1926 on the family farm north of Burlingame, Kansas the daughter of Alvin L. and Elma I. (Wells) Briggs. She grew up in Burlingame and graduated from Burlingame High School in 1943. On September 5, 1947 in Osage City, Arlene was united in marriage to Maurice Hayden Peters. To this union they shared a daughter, Joan Elaine. They shared over forty-six years of marriage before Maurice passed away on July 14, 1994. Arlene worked over ten years for the Kansas Power & Light in Topeka. She would spend most of her...

Quenemo--Richard Lee Browning, 86, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home near Pomona Lake. He was born on September 20, 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Carl and Virginia Walker Browning I. Richard had lived in Topeka for many years and had lived near Pomona Lake for the last 30 years. Richard had worked as a carpet installer and had worked in maintenance at Forbes Field in Topeka. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church at Vassar. On April 30, 1971, Richard was married to Marla (Schultz) Nix at the home of her parents. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Virginia; a daughter, Britta Whitaker; and a brother, Carl Browning II. Richard is...

Socorro Lim?n Pate, 76, of Overbrook, Kansas departed this life on Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born June 17, 1944 the daughter of Jose Lim?n and Maria Del Refugio Flores. Socorro was quite the entrepreneur. She owned and operated four Mexican restaurants as well as an antique shop in Scranton, Kansas. Socorro was very driven and dedicated to her work, but her most precious work was being a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. In 1965, Socorro was united in marriage to Ed Pate in Belmont, Kansas. They shared over fifty-five years of marriage. To this union they shared two sons, Jay Ritchie and Patrick. She was preceded in death by her parents and...

McClouth--Janet Ann Higgins, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born on November 24, 1940 in Rushville, Missouri, the daughter of Ermon and Neva Ruble Kelley. Janet had lived in Topeka for many years and then near Vassar. Janet was a Homemaker and Mother most of her life and had worked as a Hostess and Waitress at Bill and Ellie's in Lyndon. On March 14, 1959, Janet was married to James "Jim" Higgins in Camden Point, Missouri. To this union two daughters were born, Angelique and Michele. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Ermon and Neva; and most of her siblings. Janet is survived by her husband, Jim, of...

Emporia--Dennis Neill Wiley, 70, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Newman Regional Hospital in Emporia, Kansas. He was born on December 29, 1949 at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Keith and Ruby (Weiss) Wiley. Dennis grew up in Lyndon and had lived near Emporia for over 45 years. Dennis graduated from Lyndon High School in 1968, and he served in the United States Air Force from 1970 to 1974. He earned the rank of Sergeant and was a Photo Interpretation Specialist in Vietnam with the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing. He was currently the manager for Rural Water District #5 north of Emporia. Dennis received his Bachelor's Degree and his Master's Degree in Sociology...

Topeka--Elaine Badger, 76, formerly of Scranton, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Healthcare Resort of Topeka. Elaine was cremated and a celebration of life will be announced for a later date by Feltner Funeral Home of Lyndon.

QUENEMO - Rodney Bill Hull, 75 of Quenemo, Kansas departed this life Friday, October 23, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral Services will be 10 A.M. Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon, Kansas. Burial will follow to the Oak Hill Cemetery in Quenemo. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday, October 30, 2020 at Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Quenemo United Methodist Church c/o Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, Kansas 66451. To leave the family a condolence please visit www.feltnerfuneralhome.com.

Vassar--Clayton John Cross, 47, passed away on September 23, 2020 at the K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on September 6, 1973 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John and Earlene High Cross. Clayton had grown up in Carbondale and had moved to Lake Pomona near Vassar, Kansas in 2003. Clayton had worked for Wal-Mart Distribution for 9 years and had worked as an exterminator for Schendel Pest Control in Topeka for the last several years. He was a member of the N.R.A., enjoyed fishing, shooting, spending time with his family and especially with his granddaughter, Leah. On April 16, 2005, Clayton was married to Tabitha Gregersen in Overbrook, Kansas. Clayton is survived by...

Lyndon--Steven Kent Rasmusson, 68, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home in Lyndon, Kansas. He was born on November 5, 1951 in Alexandria, Louisiana, the son of ReVoe and Alta Fisher Rasmusson. Steve had lived in Topeka for many years and had lived in Lyndon for the last several years. He worked for Bushman Construction and then 30 years at CAS Construction as a Project Superintendent. He served in the Kansas Air National Guard from 1969 to 1975. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Alta and ReVoe. Steve is survived by his sister, Karen (Kelly) Persinger of Atchison; his brother, David (Debra) Rasmusson of Lyndon; and four nieces and nephews, Erin, Austin,...

Lyndon--Kolby Joe Wischropp, 26, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on June 29, 1994 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kevin Wischropp. Kolby had lived most of his life in Lyndon and had been in Topeka most recently. Kolby worked as a grill cook at Abigail's Bar in Topeka. He wrestled in elementary school and ran the one mile and two mile in track for Lyndon High School, where he graduated in 2013. He was an avid skateboarder and competed in several events. Kolby is survived by his Dad and Mom, Kevin and Peggy Wischropp of Lyndon; his brother, Dylan Wischropp of Lyndon; his paternal grandparents, Jim and Ellen Wischropp of...

Melvern--Howard L. "Buss" Arb, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on March 25, 1932 near Olivet, Kansas, the son of Earl E. and Mary (Elliot) Arb. Howard served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He served in the Marshall Islands, (Eniwetok) as a company clerk testing bombs. Honorably discharged in 1955 at the rank of Corporal. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as a truck driver for 43 years, until retiring in 2003. He also was a farmer and stockman, raising cattle and crops. He retired from farming in 2016 and had lived on the same farm for 65 years. Howard was a member of the Melvern American Legion Post...